German Mission Not Impossible!

08 October 2015

The Republic of Ireland can guarantee at least a place in the EURO 2016 play-offs tonight.

A win at home against Group D leaders Germany would mean Ireland could finish no worse than third in the group. If Ireland do slip up they could still book a place in the play-offs if Scotland fail to beat Poland in Glasgow.

Seamus Coleman, Ciaran Clark, Marc Wilson and Stephen Quinn are all missing through injury while Glenn Whelan and James McClean miss the match through suspension.

Ireland boss Martin O'Neill is under no illusions but he says Ireland have to approach the match in a positive frame of mind: "They're very strong naturally and they're getting back to winning ways again. They've had what they might consider a couple of hiccups along the way including one against us. We know what we have to do, it's a very, very difficult game for us but we're capable.

"We have to go with all the enthusiasm, determination and everything else that brings. We've got a bit of ability as well. They're class players as proved by them winning the World Cup just over fifteen months ago. It'll be a tough night for us but we're ready for it.

"I think the best thing to do is give it everything you've got and have no regrets at the end of the match and that's going to be our approach. We have to try and be as positive as possible and attempt to go for the game."